Rockland County Department of Health

11/25/2025

Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that Rockland County has confirmed a new case of measles. In total, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles in Rockland since August, only one of which is active, and of these, five are outbreak-related, meaning measles spread through community contacts.

For more information: https://rcklnd.us/Measles-PR-11-25-25

11/25/2025

is offering Flu and MMR vaccines for ages 6 months and older at the following community events:

📅Wednesday, Nov 26 | 9 AM– 12 PM
📍 Rockland Plaza, 44 NY-59, Nanuet, NY 10954, mobile van

📅 Tuesday, Dec 2 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍Rockland Kosher Supermarket, 27 Orchard Street, Monsey, NY 10952, mobile van

No pre-registration required. You’ll be registered on-site.
Those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance must bring their insurance card.

👉 For more information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/Influenza-flu

11/25/2025

✨ Spread Holiday Cheer, Not the Flu! ✨

Protect yourself and your loved ones this season by getting your annual flu shot. This is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick and spreading illness during the holidays.

🧼Wash hands often
🤧 Cover your nose & mouth when coughing or sneezing
🏠 Stay home when you’re sick
💉Get your flu shot

Make this holiday season happy and healthy!

For more information on the flu, visit: https://rcklnd.us/Influenza-flu

11/24/2025

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding everyone that even a little alcohol can be too much when it comes to driving. The Rockland County Department of Health joins NHTSA in urging our community to make safe choices this holiday weekend!

The statistics around drunk driving are sobering. Make safe choices this upcoming holiday season! ⤵️

11/24/2025

As families and friends hit the road this Thanksgiving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds everyone to make safety a priority. Let’s make this Thanksgiving safe for everyone on the road. 🧡

Travel is at an all-time high around the Thanksgiving holiday. 🚗🚙 🛻

If you're gearing up to hit the road, check out our safety tips before you hit the road: NHTSA.gov/Thanksgiving-Travel-Safety-Tips

11/24/2025

Today, we honor and thank all Public Health Professionals - from educators and officials to epidemiologists, community health workers, inspectors, and so many more! 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️

Your tireless efforts to protect, educate, and improve the health and well-being of Rockland County do not go unnoticed. THANK YOU, Public Health Heroes! ☺️👏

Want to show your support or learn how to get involved? Visit: https://www.apha.org/what-is-public-health

11/21/2025

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average. Unattended cooking has been the leading cause of those cooking fires and fire-related deaths during the holiday season.

For more information visit: https://rcklnd.us/Thanksgiving-PR-11-21-25

11/21/2025

Ready to quit smoking but not sure where to start? Join thousands across the country on November 21st for The Great American Smoke-Out, your first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life! 🚭

Take the challenge. Take control.

For support & resources, visit: https://www.cancer.org/smokeout

11/21/2025

Did you know hundreds of people die nationwide from carbon monoxide poisoning every year?

November is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Month - the peak season for CO dangers as heating systems and generators are used more often.
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and deadly - but our Healthy Neighborhoods Program can help, offering FREE home visits to identify hazards in addition to FREE carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms.

This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, remember to:
• Install CO detectors
• Check heating systems and appliances
• Never use generators or grills indoors
• Get fresh air and call 911 if your alarm sounds

Need a free CO detector?
Contact the RCDOH Healthy Neighborhoods Program: 845-364-2545 or HealthyNeighborhoods@co.rockland.ny.us

11/20/2025

The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announces two mobile vaccination clinics for residents in need of a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination.

Free measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines will be offered, in addition to flu vaccines, to residents six months and older at the RCDOH mobile vaccination van:

Where: Evergreen Kosher Market, 59 Route 59 in Monsey (in the parking lot)
When: Thursday (today), Nov. 20th, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. & Friday, Nov. 21st, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

For more information visit: https://rcklnd.us/kp5

11/17/2025

🦠 Antibiotics save lives, but only when used correctly. Misuse can lead to antibiotic resistance (AR), one of today’s most urgent public health threats.

Be Antibiotics Aware:
✅ Take antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
✅ Don’t share or use leftover antibiotics.
✅ Prevent infections by practicing good hygiene.

📚 To learn more, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/about/index.html